# Text Messaging Induced Crashes British Teen Imprisoned By Trend Spotter | Published 2007-07-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/text-messaging-induced-crashes-british-teen-imprisoned References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/22/british-teen-imprisoned-for-texting-related-death/) Talking on the phone while driving is dangerous, but you can crank up the danger level even more if you [text message while driving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-driving-app)... For one young British woman, [texting while driving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-dashboard-app) has resulted in a prison sentence. Even worse, she killed someone while texting. Engadget reports, "Rachel Begg, who was found to have used her [cellphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uscellular) nine different times in the 15 minutes prior to crashing into a grandmother's vehicle and subsequently killing her, was recently found guilty and sentenced to four years in prison. To make matters worse, Begg was driving nearly 70 miles-per-hour on a dark, rainy night..." Image Source: [BrockportStylus](http://www.brockportstylus.com/archives/F05.10/txt.jpg) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Text While Driving Prevention:** There is a growing need for technology that can make it impossible for drivers to send texts while driving. - **Distracted Driving Education & Promotion:** Businesses offering services that will reach and educate drivers on the dangers of distracted driving will find a large market in need of such education. - **Smartphone Monitoring Solutions:** There is currently a demand for smartphone software that can monitor driver activity and alert users if rules are being broken. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** The industry can create a new segment that markets on the premise of safety for the end-user and offers technology that prevents texting and driving. - **Healthcare Industry:** The healthcare industry can offer education and psychological help to victims of smartphone-related car accidents. - **Software Industry:** There is a need for a software that can monitor the use of smartphones among drivers and alert them with notifications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Teen Driving Safety Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldengauge-program.md) - [Text Roulette Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hit-send.md) - [Hands-Free Driving Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passenger-princess.md) - [Driving App Enhancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waze-voice-feature-update.md) - [Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-device-addiction.md) - [Anti-Late Night Texting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dnt-txt-lockbox.md) - [Automated Message Censoring Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communication-safety.md) - [Impaired Judgment Phone Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drunk-mode-locker.md) - [Mindful Communication Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks-communicator.md)